Geneseo, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 96 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 96-68
Severability
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If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase of this chapter shall be declared invalid for any reason whatsoever, such decision shall not affect the remaining portions of this chapter, which shall continue in full force and effect, and to this end the provisions of this chapter are hereby declared to be severable.
Chapter 96, § 96-68 of Geneseo, N.Y.'s Code of Ordinances contains a standard severability clause, meaning that if any individual part of the chapter is found legally invalid, that finding does not bring down the rest of the chapter. The remaining provisions continue to operate as if the invalidated portion had never been included. This is a structural rule about the chapter's legal resilience rather than a rule that directly governs conduct.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Section 96-68 provides assurance that the regulatory framework of Chapter 96 remains intact even if a court or other authority strikes down one of its components. Operators who comply with the chapter's substantive requirements can generally rely on those requirements remaining enforceable regardless of any legal challenge to an isolated provision. Staying current with the chapter as a whole remains the standard practice for compliant property management in Geneseo.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 96-68, tenants retain the protections afforded by Chapter 96 even if one specific section of that chapter is successfully challenged and invalidated. This means that a legal ruling narrowing one part of the chapter does not automatically eliminate other tenant rights or landlord obligations established elsewhere in it. Tenants who believe their rights under Chapter 96 have been affected may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid resource for guidance on which provisions remain in effect.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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